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7 facilities maintenance services for office parks and complexes
There are many facilities maintenance services that need to be employed in office parks and complexes. They aid in preserving the operation of the building but also in ensuring the safety and security of employees and residents. We have highlighted seven services and their potential risks if they are not maintained: Contingency planning & disaster…
Read MoreProject management for historical refurbishments
Ensuring a structure’s historic significance endures the test of time will involve maintenance and refurbishment during its lifetime. In today’s world we have the luxury of using modern technology to enable coordination of the project, making a complex process easier and more efficient. Here are two vital areas where technology improves construction project management for…
Read MoreSafety first in commercial construction projects
As part of any construction project management strategy, safety should be a number one priority. If you have partnered with a commercial construction company to manage your construction project, make sure that they offer a safety program as part of their services. Without it, your business and building project could be faced with a number…
Read MoreCan you afford not to have professional facilities maintenance services?
Can you afford to skimp on professional facilities maintenance services? The short answer is no! Facilities maintenance services are absolutely essential to the long term feasibility and profitability of any building. You might think that routine maintenance and repairs at your facility are an annoyance, but if you don’t get into a habit of paying…
Read More5 ways to make your commercial building project eco-friendly
In the construction industry, the global environmental crisis is a pressing concern. Climate changes, depletion of resources, oil prices and increasing pollution all have strong ties to the construction industry. While global demand soars, oil and other resources steadily deplete. Many construction companies and building teams have realized the construction industries roles in these crises…
Read MoreHow to develop a construction project timeline
Developing a realistic construction project timeline is an important part of effective construction project management. Unfortunately challenges do present themselves along the way that can delay a project, but having a timeline set in place to work to is vitally important. A construction project timeline is required for the following reasons: Property owner needs to…
Read MoreNews from MDS Builders
Many of our offices have embarked on a number of exciting projects over the past two months. Here’s a quick rundown of what our various teams are getting up to in the locations that we operate in: MDS Texas: The facilities management team at our Texas office was awarded a “Back of House” flooring project…
Read MoreA guide to facilities maintenance services for office buildings
How do you look after your commercial building? Do you have a maintenance plan in place or do you carry out costly repairs when something breaks down or a crisis erupts? Facility owners over the years have learned that in order for their office buildings to remain in good condition, they must have a somewhat…
Read More5 ways technology is making commercial construction projects simpler
The construction industry is one that is jam packed with potential problems and risks and as such, most businesses opt for hiring a commercial construction company to manage their project for them. Some of the best commercial construction companies are those that make use of state of the art computerized programs to help them stay…
Read MoreRegular maintenance reduces costly commercial building repairs
In the commercial industry, facility ownership can come with costly repair and maintenance spends attached, especially if there is no proactive facilities maintenance program or strategy in place. It goes without saying that a facility owner can truly minimize facilities maintenance and repair costs by setting in place a structured management technique and making use…
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